Acadian Asset Management (FRA:2B9) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.89 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 186% Above Median

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FRA:2B9 Acadian Asset Management Inc FRA:2B9
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Price €72.00
GF Value €37.32
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What is Acadian Asset Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Acadian Asset Management FRA:2B9 +1.41% 81 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.89 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 186% above its 10-year median of 2.76. GuruFocus rates FRA:2B9 with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.32 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 906 Asset Management companies, Acadian Asset Management ranks better than 50% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Acadian Asset Management's current share price is €72.00. Acadian Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €9.12. Acadian Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 7.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for Acadian Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:2B9' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.75   Med: 2.76   Max: 7.64
Current: 7.61

During the past years, Acadian Asset Management's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.64. The lowest was 1.75. And the median was 2.76.

FRA:2B9's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
50% of 906 companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 7.655 vs FRA:2B9: 7.61

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Acadian Asset Management's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.040. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €9.12 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Acadian Asset Management  (FRA:2B9) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Acadian Asset Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Acadian Asset Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Acadian Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Acadian Asset Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Acadian Asset Management Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Acadian Asset Management Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.70 3.60 4.78 4.54 5.02

FRA:2B9 vs JPC, EXG, DBRG: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Acadian Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Acadian Asset Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Acadian Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Acadian Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Acadian Asset Management Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Acadian Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=72.00/9.12
=7.89

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Acadian Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Acadian Asset Management's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=4.04/330.2130*330.2130
=4.040

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Acadian Asset Management Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 1.165 241.018 1.596
201609 1.271 241.428 1.738
201612 1.492 241.432 2.041
201703 1.604 243.801 2.173
201706 1.742 244.955 2.348
201709 1.707 246.819 2.284
201712 1.916 246.524 2.566
201803 1.848 249.554 2.445
201806 1.844 251.989 2.416
201809 1.852 252.439 2.423
201812 1.782 251.233 2.342
201903 1.874 254.202 2.434
201906 2.003 256.143 2.582
201909 1.996 256.759 2.567
201912 -0.183 256.974 -0.235
202003 1.560 258.115 1.996
202006 1.354 257.797 1.734
202009 1.338 260.280 1.697
202012 1.215 260.474 1.540
202103 1.120 264.877 1.396
202106 1.335 271.696 1.623
202109 1.204 274.310 1.449
202112 1.963 278.802 2.325
202203 2.248 287.504 2.582
202206 2.126 296.311 2.369
202209 2.070 296.808 2.303
202212 2.728 296.797 3.035
202303 2.007 301.836 2.196
202306 2.084 305.109 2.255
202309 2.361 307.789 2.533
202312 2.861 306.746 3.080
202403 2.448 312.332 2.588
202406 2.648 314.175 2.783
202409 2.935 315.301 3.074
202412 4.270 315.605 4.468
202503 2.967 319.799 3.064
202506 3.074 322.561 3.147
202509 3.427 324.800 3.484
202512 4.115 324.054 4.193
202603 4.040 330.213 4.040

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.89 mean?
Acadian Asset Management (FRA:2B9) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.89 as of Jul. 29, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management and its competitors. This is 186% above median its historical median of 2.76. Over the past decade, Acadian Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 7.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #453 out of 906 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Acadian Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Acadian Asset Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.89 is 186% above median its 10-year median of 2.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.75 to a high of 7.64. The Asset Management industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.66. Acadian Asset Management's value of 7.89 is 3.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #453 out of 906 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acadian Asset Management has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acadian Asset Management's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to JPC and EXG?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Acadian Asset Management ranks #453 out of 906 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Acadian Asset Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.66. Acadian Asset Management's value of 7.89 is 3.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Acadian Asset Management's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.75 to 7.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.76 vs. the industry median of 7.66, Acadian Asset Management has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for an Asset Management company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Asset Management companies is 7.66, based on 906 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Acadian Asset Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 7.89 is 3.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Acadian Asset Management and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acadian Asset Management's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.89, which is 186% above median its own 10-year median of 2.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acadian Asset Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management (FRA:2B9) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.32, compared to a current price of €72.00 — trading 92.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.89, which is 186% above median its 10-year median of 2.76 and 3.1% above the Asset Management industry median of 7.66. Acadian Asset Management's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Acadian Asset Management (FRA:2B9), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 7.89 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Acadian Asset Management (FRA:2B9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acadian Asset Management stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €72.00 is trading 92.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.32. GuruFocus considers Acadian Asset Management to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:2B9:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 7.89 (186% above median its 10-year median of 2.76)
  • GF Value™: €37.32 vs. price of €72.00 (92.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.1% above the Asset Management median (#453 of 906)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2B9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Acadian Asset Management Business Description

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Address 200 State Street, 13th Floor, Boston, MA, USA, 02109
Acadian Asset Management Inc is a holding company that operates a systematic investment management business through its subsidiary, that offers institutional investors across the globe access to a diversified array of systematic investment strategies designed to meet a range of risk and return objectives.
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